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Born: Dec. 29, 1973 in Brookline, Mass. Famous relatives: Grandfather Philip Epstein and twin brother Julius shared an Oscar with Howard Koch for writing the screenplay of Casablanca. First baseball job: Summer intern with Orioles in 1992. Misguided early career path: While in college, served as sports editor of the Yale Daily News. Apprenticeship: Director of baseball operations department for Padres from 1997-2001. History maker: At 28, named youngest general manager in major league baseball history in 2002 for Red Sox. Also youngest GM to win a championship, at 30, in 2004. World Series rings: Two (2004 and 2007). Gorilla in the midst: Once escaped an awaiting media throng at...